Despite Brady's passing prowess, the running game has been critical to the Patriots' success in the playoffs. In games when they gained more than 100 rushing yards, they have a 14-2 record. When they've gained more than 115, they're undefeated -- 12-0.

By contrast, in playoff games where Brady's passed for more than 220 yards, the Patriots are 9-7.

When the Patriots have allowed more than 220 passing yards, they're 12-5.

When they've allowed more than 100 rushing yards, they're 6-6.

When the Patriots have gained a total of more than 300 yards, they're 17-6. When they've allowed more than 300, they're 14-6.